Which of the following is NOT a definition of the combining form myel/o-?

A) "bone marrow"
B) "muscle"
C) "myelin"
D) "spinal cord"


B
Explanation: A) Myel/o- means "bone marrow; myelin; spinal cord."
B) Correct!
C) Myel/o- means "bone marrow; myelin; spinal cord."
D) Myel/o- means "bone marrow; myelin; spinal cord."

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